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The commandment for observing Fast (Sawm) in the month of Ramadan is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah, the second chapter of the Holy Qur’an. Specifically, the directive appears in verses 183 to 185, where Allah (SWT) prescribes fasting as an obligation for believers, similar to the practice ordained for previous nations.

The verses state:
"O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain Taqwa (piety)." (Al-Baqarah 2:183)

This commandment establishes fasting as one of the five pillars of Islam, making it obligatory for every adult, sane, healthy Muslim during the month of Ramadan. Fasting involves abstaining from food, drink, sexual relations, and sinful behavior from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib). It is an act of worship aimed at fostering self-control, gratitude, spiritual purification, and closeness to Allah (SWT).

Surah Al-Baqarah not only makes fasting obligatory but also explains rules of exemption for travelers, the sick, pregnant or nursing women, and those with genuine difficulties, allowing for compensatory fasts or fidyah (feeding the poor) when fasting is missed due to valid reasons.

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  Surah: Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2 of the Qur’an).

  
  


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  Verses: 183 – 185 clearly stipulate the commandment for fasting.

  
  


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  Purpose of fasting: To attain Taqwa (piety) and self-discipline.

  
  


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  Time: From dawn to sunset during Ramadan.

  
  


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  One of the five pillars of Islam.

  
  


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  Exceptions: Sick, travelers, elderly, or those with genuine hardship may compensate later.